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Recycling cannabinoid extractor

a cannabinoid extractor and cannabinoid technology, applied in the direction of mechanical vibration separation, liquid displacement, separation process, etc., can solve the problems that the extractor derived from a large amount of i>cannabis /i>in concentrate is a target for theft and abuse, and achieves convenient utilization, reduces solvent loss to the atmosphere, and facilitates extraction efficiency

Active Publication Date: 2013-09-26
HOSPODOR ANDREW DAVID +1
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The patent text describes a method for extracting medicinal compounds from cannabis plant material. After the extraction process, the plant material contains no medicinal compounds and can be used as mulch without wasting these compounds. This helps to keep the medicinal cannabinoids within a legal system and prevents them from being diverted into illegal markets. The method also uses a vacuum to help prime the solvent pump and reduce the amount of work required to start the process. The technical effect of this patent is to provide a more efficient and effective way of extracting medicinal compounds from cannabis plant material.

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In past years various mechanisms for extracting essential elements from raw plant material have been researched by professional scientists, until recently the extraction of medicinal compounds from cannabis has been limited to small scale extractions by authorized scientists in the academic realm or has been performed clandestinely by individuals operating outside the law.
Because of this high valuation an extraction derived from a large amount of cannabis in concentrate is a target for theft and abuse.
This is because there is little to no market for leaf or stems because medicinal cannabis patients do not prefer leaf or stems.
Utilizing leaf matter as mulch may be considered by some as a non-medicinal use of cannabis, and may be in violation of California law.

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[0029]The invention described within this disclosure is an apparatus and process that extracts medicinal compounds from cannabis plant material in large volumes. It stores the extraction in low concentrations of medicinal cannabis compounds per unit volume of solvent and does so until the extraction can be moved to a secure location where it can be processed further.

[0030]Patent application Ser. No. 13 / 066,585 entitled Essential Element Extractor is hereby incorporated by reference into this patent application.

[0031]In certain embodiments the invention includes a solvent tank, a hopper, and one or more pumps. In other embodiments the invention also includes a filter vessel, pipes, valves, sensors, solenoids, and / or an electronic control system. Before any cannabis is processed the solvent tank is typically filled with a clean solvent.

[0032]The hopper is a container where a large volume of cannabis plant material are introduced prior to extraction, this cannabis plant matter is then ...

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Abstract

A process and apparatus for extracting cannabinoids from cannabis plant material plant material and for transporting low concentrations of cannabinoids in a solution of solvent includes at least a solvent tank, a hopper, and one or more pumps. Plant material may be soaked, washed, and / or rinsed with a solvent that extracts essential elements from cannabis plant matter. The process minimally includes filling a hopper with plant mater, moving solvent from a solvent tank to the hopper, and moving solvent back to the solvent tank after an extraction. The best mode of the invention extracts cannabinoids and / or cannabis related essential elements from the cannabis plant matter and stores it in a solvent bath in a low density per unit volume of the solvent.

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FEDERAL RESEARCH STATEMENT[0001]Not ApplicableSEQUENCE LISTING[0002]Not ApplicableCROSS SECTION TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0003]NoneBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004]In past years various mechanisms for extracting essential elements from raw plant material have been researched by professional scientists, until recently the extraction of medicinal compounds from cannabis has been limited to small scale extractions by authorized scientists in the academic realm or has been performed clandestinely by individuals operating outside the law.[0005]With the advent of legalizing the medicinal use of cannabis in 16 states the extraction of medicinal compounds from cannabis plant material in large volumes is in demand. The most significant driver for this demand are the increasing bodies of research showing tangible benefits to individuals suffering from a plurality of ailments when using medicinal cannabis. Furthermore no toxic or overdose effects from the use of cannabis have been medically docu...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A61K36/00B06B1/20B01D11/00
CPCA61K36/185A61K2236/30B01D11/0265B01D11/0215B01D11/0207A61K31/352A61K2236/13A61K2236/39A61K2236/51B01D11/0223B01D11/0288B01D11/0292B06B1/00B06B3/00
Inventor HOSPODOR, ANDREW DAVIDRAPP, ROBERT JAMES
Owner HOSPODOR ANDREW DAVID
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